SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS

To help you through the COVID-19 pandemic, there are programs offered by the Federal Government, the State of , and Burlington County. Information on these programs for business owners and workers is available here.

State of New Jersey

New Jersey COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Eligibility Wizard

The COVID-19 outbreak is causing extraordinary hardships for small businesses and non-profits across New Jersey. If your business has been negatively impacted by COVID-19, Mayor David A. Patriarca and the Pemberton Township Council urge you to take advantage of new grant and loan programs at the federal and state levels. To determine your eligibility and which programs best fit your needs, go to: https://assistance.business.nj.gov/ Burlington County and the Burlington County Bridge Commission

SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES FOR COVID-19 RECOVERY AND OTHER LOAN PROGRAMS

Burlington County Freeholder Deputy Director Tom Pullion Announced a Joint Small Business Loan Program with Burlington County Bridge Commission. This program will provide working capital loans to eligible businesses struggling as a result of the Coronavirus Disease outbreak. This program will complement other programs that offer low interest loans to small businesses in Burlington County. More information is available at: https://bcbridges.org/COVID19-resources/ U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

The SBA has several Coronavirus Funding Options available as long as appropriation funding is provided. In addition, there is general information guidance for businesses and employers. To determine your eligibility and which programs best fit your needs, go to: https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources New Jersey Business Action Center

The New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) is a business-first resource that can help you get answers from government agencies, direct you to appropriate officials or contacts, facilitate meetings and follow-ups with regulatory agencies and so much more, all at no cost and strictly confidential. More information is available at: https://www.state.nj.us/njbusiness/home/bac/ U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

The USDA has a webpage that provides Frequently Asked Questions for programs that are offered by the agency. More information is available at: https://www.usda.gov/coronavirus Federal Elected Officials

The following Federal elected officials have information available on their websites:

Sen. https://www.booker.senate.gov/coronavirus

Sen. Bob Menendez https://www.menendez.senate.gov/coronavirus

Rep. https://kim.house.gov/issues/coronavirus-updates